HLA Laboratory Technologists

 

 

 

 

 

HOURS:

Monday – Friday / Day Shift

40 hours/week

No On-CallQuality  Teamwork  State-of-the-Art Lab

 

The American Red Cross – Northeast Division is currently seeking a talented, full-time Technologist for our clinical Histocompatibility (HLA) Laboratory.  This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has an interest in immunology, transplantation and transfusion support.  Our laboratory provides a full range of clinical services to hospitals and transplant centers throughout New England.  Our office is conveniently located just 10 miles south of Boston.

 



 

 

 

 

Job Summary:

Responsible for performing serological, molecular and immunological testing of patients, donors and contract samples; participates in the educational and developmental activities of the laboratory and assists in the training of other technologists. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

v Performs serological, molecular and immunological procedures that include:

o DNA extraction

o PCR amplification

o Sequence based typing

o Probe hybridization/detection

o Cytotoxic crossmatching

o Chemiluminiscent assays and other procedures as defined

v Assists in evaluating and implementing new laboratory techniques and/or procedures. 

v Orders and prepares reagents; performs reagent quality control.

v Participates and/or assists in laboratory education and training.  Attends continuing education programs. 

v Communicates with hospital or transfusion facility personnel to report patient findings and/or receive orders.

v Reviews and interprets final results; prepares reports, written or electronic.

v Complies with state and federal regulations, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR’s) Blood Services Directives (BSD’s) American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) Standards, American Society of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Standards (ASHI) and the Red Cross New England Region policies and procedures.



 

 

 

 

 

 

Qualifications:

v Bachelor’s degree and MT (ASCP) or CLS (NCA) certification; OR

v Bachelor’s degree and CHT (ABHI) or CHS (ABHI) certification; OR

v Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of previous HLA experience or molecular genetics laboratory experience, preferably including DNA extractions, PCR amplification, probe hybridization/detection or DNA sequencing

v Comprehensive knowledge of basic computer skills preferred.



 

The American Red Cross offers an excellent salary and benefits program which includes:

v Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

v Tuition Assistance

v Easy access off Route 128; free ample parking.

v Excellent benefits package including a matching 401(k)

v On site Gym

v Newly renovated laboratory/facility

 

 



Interested Candidates should mail or

e-mail their resumes to:

 

American Red Cross

180 Rustcraft Road, Suite 115

Dedham, MA 02026

HRNER@usa.redcross.org